Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
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Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Aglaonema cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
Salmon-pink midribs, leaf stalks and scattered markings give Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy' its warm colouring. The glossy green leaves develop from a compact crown, which gradually becomes a rounded clump as new shoots mature.
Pink tones continue through the stems and leaf bases, so the colour sits through the crown as well as across the foliage. In bright filtered indoor light, the pink pattern stays visible without sun marks on the softer leaf areas.
Colour and habit
- Growth habit: Rounded clumping crown with upright new leaves and fuller mature growth.
- Leaf pattern: Green blades with salmon-pink midribs, leaf stalks, margins and flecks.
- Leaf texture: Smooth glossy foliage with firm, slightly arched blades.
- Crown colour: Pink tones visible through the leaf stalks and central growth point.
Indoor development and origin
Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy' needs the warmth typical of Chinese evergreens. Aglaonema species occur from north-eastern India to Papua New Guinea, mainly in warm, shaded tropical habitats where leaves grow under filtered light rather than direct sun.
In a pot, this cultivar develops through regular new leaves and a compact crown. The warm salmon-pink colour is most visible through the leaf stalks, midrib and scattered leaf markings.
Care guide for Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
- Light: Place in bright filtered light. East-facing windows or softened south and west exposure suit the foliage.
- Watering: Water once the top 2–4 cm of substrate feels dry. Moisten the full root ball, then let it drain.
- Substrate: Use a chunky but moisture-retentive aroid mix with fine bark, coco coir, perlite and pumice.
- Drainage: Empty cover pots after watering so the lower roots stay aerated.
- Temperature: Keep at 18–27 °C. Warm rooms help new leaves unfurl without cold-marked, translucent patches near the crown.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity reduces sticking and crisping on new leaves. Dry heated rooms may mark young edges.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth, then reduce feeding while growth slows.
- Repotting: Repot one size up when roots fill the pot and water runs through too quickly.
- Pruning: Remove older yellowing leaves at the base. Trim older stems above a node so new shoots can form below the cut.
- Propagation: Divide rooted offsets or root stem cuttings in warm, humid conditions.
New-leaf cues to watch
- Dull new growth: Check light level, temperature and root health. Very dark placement slows new leaves.
- Yellowing with soft leaf stalks: Inspect the roots for cold, wet substrate and reduce watering frequency.
- Brown tips: Review watering pattern, fertiliser strength and dry indoor air.
- Distorted new leaves: Inspect the crown and leaf undersides for thrips or mites.
Safety notes
Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy' contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Eaten leaves or stems can cause mouth and throat irritation, so choose a position beyond the reach of pets and small children. Sap may also irritate sensitive skin after cutting.
Its colour is strongest across the whole crown, with green leaves, pink leaf stalks and salmon-toned midribs giving the plant a warm, layered look.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
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Aglaonema 'Salmon Fantasy'
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